Alexander Afenyo Markin, the Ghanaian Majority Leader in Parliament, has announced plans for Parliament to sit after 3 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This decision follows the Minority’s declaration that they will boycott sittings on days when their leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is required to attend court.
Dr. Ato Forson is currently standing trial for his alleged involvement in a failed ambulance deal during his tenure as Deputy Finance Minister.
In response to this, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin emphasized that the new arrangement would be beneficial for all members of Parliament. “Mr. Speaker, there is an arrangement that on Tuesdays and Thursdays we sit after 3 PM. As a result of that, questions will receive written answers, which will be published for members, so that arrangement is in place. So no member will lose an opportunity to have answers to questions because of the late sitting,” he stated.
Despite the Majority Leader’s assurances, the Minority in Parliament has expressed strong opposition to the proposed changes. They argue that the rescheduling does not adequately address their concerns and could potentially disrupt the legislative process.
However, the Minority remains resolute in their decision to boycott, signaling a potential standoff that could impact the efficiency of parliamentary sessions.
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